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Class description

Students will learn intricate foot rhythms adavus, hand gestures mudras, and facial expressions to convey stories of Indian culture and mythology from this ancient dance form. Classes begin with adavus and students learn footwork before advancing to more complex patterns. Storytelling is a core component from the beginning with emphasis on mudras.  Our style of Bharatanatyam represents the Tanjore Balasaraswati lineage.

Class details

Classes are held for students in grades Kindergarten and up. Special arrangements can be made for interested pre-schoolers. Middle School and High School students focus on a combination of technique and repertoire. New and experienced adults are welcome and our school provides opportunities for performance.

 
Annual Recital, Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley, 2008 

Annual Recital, Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley, 2008 

Annual Recital, St. John's Church, Berkeley 2016

Annual Recital, St. John's Church, Berkeley 2016

Photos above are taken from various recitals and school assemblies, 2025.

Danspace

Group Class Location

473 Hudson Street
Oakland, CA, 94618
United States

 
 

Private Lessons

If you're interested in expanding your knowledge of Bharatanatyam through one-on-one learning, Aggie, Rasya, Uma and Deepa are available for private lessons. Aggie's garden dance studio is located behind her Oakland home in Rockridge, Rasya’s home studio is in Dublin, CA, Uma’s in Cupertino, CA, and Deepa's studio in Portland, OR.

Contact us by Email!

Aggie: AggieBrenneman108@gmail.com
Rasya: Rasya.Choppalli@gmail.com
Uma: UmaBalajisa@gmail.com
Deepa: Natarajan.Dp@gmail.com

 
Aggie's Hidden Garden Studio

Aggie's Hidden Garden Studio

Bala Center for South Indian Dance

Main Office

Location

5914 Ivanhoe Road
Oakland, CA, 94618
United States

tel: 510-459-8365

email: aggiebrenneman108@gmail.com

 
 

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